Inter Milan faces Genoa in a critical Serie A showdown at San Siro tonight amid mounting pressure to reverse their recent slump. With Napoli breathing down their necks in the title race, Simone Inzaghi’s squad makes two controversial changes to their starting XI that have fans buzzing.
Crisis Mode Activated
Second-place Inter enters this match winless in three of their last four league games, including a damaging 1-0 defeat to Juventus. Goalkeeper Yann Sommer’s fractured thumb forces backup Josep Martínez into his first Serie A start against his former club. Argentine striker Joaquín Correa gets only his second league start this season alongside Lautaro Martínez, while Kristjan Asllani replaces rested midfielder Hakan Çalhanoğlu.
Historic Dominance vs Current Form
Despite Inter’s recent struggles, history heavily favors the Nerazzurri:
- Unbeaten in 11 straight Serie A matches vs Genoa
- 10 consecutive home wins against Genoa with 27 goals scored
- 23-5 head-to-head advantage since 2018
However, Patrick Vieira’s Genoa arrives confident after a 2-0 win over Venezia, sitting comfortably mid-table with minimal relegation worries.
Tactical Battleground
Key factors to watch:
| Inter Weakness | Genoa Opportunity |
|---|---|
| 4-game defensive lapse (0 clean sheets) | Andrea Pinamonti’s clinical finishing |
| Asllani’s defensive midfield debut | Exploit Martínez’s inexperience |
Bookmakers favor Inter (1.40 odds), but Vieira’s tactical adjustments could surprise – Genoa has only two away losses since his appointment.
Expert Predictions
Sportskeeda predicts a 3-1 Inter win, while Scores24.live warns of potential upset via +2 handicap. Consensus betting tips:
- Inter win (73% probability)
- Over 2.5 goals (68% chance)
- Inter to score first (82% historical rate)
The match kicks off at 20:45 CET at San Siro, available live on Paramount+ and Sky Sport Italia. With Napoli facing Como tomorrow, Inter must capitalize on this home advantage to keep their title hopes alive.
